There are three ingredients you need to be a great swimmer: water, skill, and a pace clock. You’ll find one at the end of every Bluefins pool — the large white clock with a half-red, half-black hand that never stops. It’s more than just a timer. It’s the heartbeat of the training session. Swimmers and coaches use the pace clock to control when to start, measure how fast each repeat is swum, and manage recovery between efforts. It’s what turns lengths into structured, measur

County Development is the first step on the County Pathway, where swimmers aged 9–14 learn to handle tougher sessions, race more often, and measure themselves against County standards.

If your child is in our Skills Academy, Competitive Development, or County Development Squads, you may have already come across Swim England Rankings. This is often the first moment swimming feels “official” — times appear online, filters sort results, and suddenly every swim has a number attached to it. 🏊‍♂️📲

At Bluefins, every swimmer belongs to a squad system matched to their commitment, ability, and ambition. Training with others on similar pathways creates the energy, challenge, and support needed for progress and enjoyment.

At Bluefins, every swimmer belongs to a squad system matched to their commitment, ability, and ambition. Training with others on similar pathways creates the energy, challenge, and support needed for progress and enjoyment. Our 16 squads span the full pathway, from Skills Academy through to National Performance. Alongside the Competitive Pathway, we offer a Fitness Pathway for swimmers who value health, enjoyment, and lifelong participation.